Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was reportedly rushed to a hospital on Friday after suffering a sudden collapse during a training session at the club's facility. According to the German champions, the Belgian manager had been dealing with a stubborn virus over recent days, which had already forced him to miss several scheduled team sessions.

The club stated that the 40-year-old former defender required immediate medical attention while observing a training session for Bayern’s reserve team. Kompany is currently undergoing a comprehensive medical examination at the hospital and will remain under professional care for the foreseeable future. In his absence, his coaching staff has been tasked with managing all training and match-related operations. *

The development comes at a delicate time for the Bundesliga leaders, who recently managed a draw against Arsenal in the Champions League and are scheduled to travel for an away fixture against Freiburg on Sunday. The disruption raises questions about the squad's immediate stability amid a demanding fixture list.

Max Eberl, Bayern’s board member for sport, insisted that Kompany’s health is the club's top priority, claiming that management will provide all necessary support for his recovery. Kompany himself had previously admitted after the Arsenal match that he failed to listen to his body's warning signs regarding the recent viral infection, ultimately leading to this alarming health setback.

Source: www.aljazeera.com